PASTA SALAD WITH SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES AND BASIL

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This Pasta Salad with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes and Basil dish can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature-perfect for a potluck or picnic.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound gemelli or other short pasta
10 Slow-Roasted Tomatoes halves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 ounces Parmesan, grated (1/2 cup), plus more for serving
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tomatoes, oil, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper. Drain pasta and transfer to bowl. Add basil and toss to combine. Let cool to room temperature (or refrigerate, up to 2 days). To serve, sprinkle with more Parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

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